FIRE SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR BUSINESS HUB DHA

This checklist will help our orgnization Business Hub to do a self assessment of our property in
respect to the National Fire Code and Punjab Building safety Act 2021.

Prepared By: Muhammad Shabbir (HSE officer)

BUILDING ACCESS N/A

The building has maintained access lanes for fire department vehicles.

Each fire hydrant on the property has one (1) meter of clearance.

FIRE ALARMS N/A

The fire alarm system in the building is maintained in working order.

The fire alarm system in the building is annually inspected and tested by a
qualified alarm company within the last 12 months.

Records of all maintenance and inspections of the fire alarm system are kept on
the premises.

EXITS N/A

Exit doors in the building are tested monthly for operation.

Exit doors are easily identifiable.

Exit doors have only one (1) latch, lock or other fastening device and do not
require keys or special knowledge to open.

Means of egress (exiting), including stairways, are well maintained and free
of obstructions.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS N/A

The building has at least two (6Kg) or larger fire extinguisher on each floor.

All fire extinguishers have been serviced annually and tagged by a fire
extinguisher company within the last 12 months.

There is no more than 25 meters (75 ft) of travel required to access a fire
extinguisher from anywhere in the organization.

Fire extinguishers are located near exits or in corridors / aisles that provide
access to exits.

All fire extinguishers are properly mounted at no more than 1.5 meters (5 ft)
above the floor and no less than 10 centimeters above the floor.

All fire extinguishers receive monthly inspections for damage, location, and
use.

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS N/A

Nothing is obstructing standpipes or automatic sprinklers in the building.

The sprinkler system in the building is annually inspected and tested by a

qualified alarm company within the last 12 months.

There is a least one (1) meter of clearance around all connections and there are
protective caps in place.

Records of all maintenance and inspections of the sprinkler system are kept
on the premises.

EXIT LIGHTING / EMERGENCY LIGHTING N/A

All exit lights and exit signs are maintained and illuminated at all times.

Any emergency lighting is to be tested monthly, and is to be maintained and

functional at all times.

Emergency lighting is mounted and aligned to illuminate the path of travel to

exits in the event of a power failure.

All emergency lights are tested annually to ensure that their emergency
backup power supply can illuminate the emergency lights for a minimum of 30
minutes
 FIRE / SMOKE SEPARATIONS N/A

Any break or damage in the fire-rated construction is required to be repaired with

a fire resistant material in order to maintain the fire rating.

All fire doors meet or exceed the Punajb Building Safety Code’s requirements.

All fire doors automatically latch when used.

COMMERCIAL COOKING SYSTEMS (if applicable) N/A

If the business uses a commercial cooking system that produces

grease-laden vapours, then it is required to have exhaust and fire-
protection systems.

A heating, ventilation and air conditioner (HVAC) inspector has approved all
cooking equipment.

The kitchen’s exhaust system is professionally cleaned by a certified company

every six (6) months, or more frequently if required.

The fire-suppression system is inspected, serviced and maintained every six (6)
months by a certified company.

All records of the cleaning maintenance and inspections of the suppression

system are kept on the premises.
A “K” class fire extinguisher is mounted on the wall in the kitchen and is
maintained annually (this extinguisher is a requirement IF the business
uses deep fryers).

ELECTRICAL N/A

All electrical wiring is maintained in good repair.

The building does not substitute extension cords for permanent wiring.

There are cover plates on all electrical outlets and switches.

There is a clearance of 1 meter (3.5 feet) around all electrical panels.

 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR EVACUATION PLAN N/A

The business has an emergency procedure / evacuation plan. These are a

requirement for:
● All buildings that have a fire alarm system.
● Buildings with more than 100 occupants
● All buildings where visitors,tenants come frequently
● Where employees remain busy in different processes

All employees are trained in the fire emergency procedures.

The business has at least one (1) copy of all fire emergency procedures displayed
in a visible location.

HOUSEKEEPING N/A

Any combustible waste materials on the premises are removed from the premises
daily.

Combustibles, such as rags or paper, are stored at least 1.2 meters (4 feet)
from gas furnaces and water heaters or any other appliances.

Any combustible waste and/or oily rags are stored in a metal container with a
tight-fitting, noncombustible lid.

All suspended ceiling panels in the building are in place.

There is nothing obstructing Fire Department access panels and fire protection
equipment.

If the business does have a sprinkler system, there is 45 cm (1.5 feet) of clearance
between the top of any storage or products and the sprinklers.

MUHAMMAD SHABBIR (HSE OFFICER)

SYED SHAHZAIB JAFFRI (MANAGER)

HAFIZ MUHAMMAD UMAR (APE DHA)